Transport Manager
Salary £50,000, Thornbury BS35, 34 days holiday incl bank hols, pension (Salary sacrifice), parking, bonus scheme, 38.5 hours a week, Current core hours 7am - 4pm Mon - Thursday and 7am-3pm Friday but flexible about start and finish times within core hours.
Friendly and successful manufacturing company in Thornbury are recruiting for a transport manager (new role) who would report to the Operations Director.
Responsibilities for the transport manager
Planning and strategizing all transport logistics for three sites and a fleet of 12 vehicles
Managing 2 established transport co-ordinators (one on site, the other at a different location) who react hour to hour to the transport plan
Also responsible for all drivers conduct, training, PDP, infringements and transport KPI's
Attend daily meetings and communicate changes and reset priorities with team
Liaise closely with the production planner
Responsible for the budget on all associated transport costs
IT literate and familiar with ERP type systems, Microsoft suite, able to utilise systems for planning and reporting
The ability to multi-task and be very responsive to customer demands is essential with lead times of 5 working days in a fast moving and quick turnround business environment
Occasional travel to other site in Somerset where the other transport co- ordinator is based, so a driving licence is required.
Key Skills required for the transport manager
CPC certificate in transport management preferred but not essential if candidates can demonstrate a suitable and relevant work history
Requires previous experience of working in transport management or at a supervisory level leading teams of transport co-ordiator's and drivers
Fast moving, volume production business, so the ability to multi-task and be very responsive to customer demands is essential
Responsible for strategizing all transport related work, forward planning and budgeting
IT literate and familiar with transport planning and ERP systems, producing reports and information for senior management team
Full driving licence required
This Thornbury based manufacturer offers the opportunity to work in a stable and friendly environment, the transport manager role offers a good benefits package and opportunity for some flexibility with working hours.
Benefits
Job title: transport manager
Salary:50,000 + bonus
Benefits: 34 days holiday, free parking, Bonus, Pension(Salary sacrifice), healthcare scheme, bonus
Hours: 38.5 hours a week, Current hours 7am - 4pm Mon - Thursday and 7am - 3pm Friday but flexible about start and finish times within core hours.
Location: Thornbury BS35
Duration: Permanent
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